Grains

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What foods are part of the Grains Group?

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All foods mentioned are part of the Grains Group

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Outer coating of the grain kernel

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Bran

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White innermost portion of the grain kernel

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Endosperm

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Part of the plant that sprouts

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Germ

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True or False? Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel: bran, endosperm and germ

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True

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Whole grains include: Whole wheat flour, oatmeal, brown rice

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All of these foods are considered whole grains!

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Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the: bran, bran and germ, endosperm

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bran and germ

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True or False? Milled grains have a finer texture and improved shelf life but also have lost dietary fiber, iron and B vitamins.

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True

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Examples of refined grains: white flour, white bread, white rice

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All of these foods are examples of refined grains

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According to the ChooseMyPlate website, this amount of grains in your diet should be whole grains:

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Half of the grains eaten should be whole grains